A qualitative study on the humanistic care needs of family members of terminal ICU patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240708-03804
- VernacularTitle:ICU临终患者家属人文关怀需求的质性研究
- Author:
Yali ZHANG
1
;
Youqing PENG
;
Haiping YU
;
Jianhong LYU
;
Jia XU
;
Yilin JIANG
;
Wenting LI
;
Yuping ZHANG
;
Haiyan GUO
Author Information
1. 同济大学附属东方医院综合ICU，上海 200120
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Intensive Care Unit;
Terminal patients' families;
Humanistic care;
Need;
Qualitative study
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(2):163-167
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the lived experiences of family members of terminal ICU patients regarding their humanistic care needs and provide theoretical foundations for developing nursing care plans tailored to their needs.Methods:This study was a descriptive qualitative study. From April to December 2023, 16 family members of terminally ill ICU patients in Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University were selected for semi-structured interviews using purposive sampling method, and the interview data were qualitatively analyzed using Colaizzi 7-step analysis.Results:The humanistic care needs of family members of terminally ill ICU patients can be categorized into five themes, namely, the need to know the condition at the first time; the need to participate in treatment and decision-making; the need to respect the wishes of terminally ill patients; the need for psychological care; and the need for social support.Conclusions:The humanistic care needs of family members of terminal ICU patients remain largely unmet. Nursing professionals should consider these needs and preferences and provide family members with professional guidance to help them establish positive coping mechanisms.
